| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Christchurch 122 |
| Determination date | 10 August 2011 |
| Member | M B Loftus |
| Representation | A Sharma ; P McBride |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Muldoon v Nelson Marlborough District Health Board |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance – One day investigation meeting – Respondent sought $11,550 contribution to $12,000 total costs – Respondent made Calderbank offer – Applicant claimed Calderbank offer deficient – Applicant claimed suffered financially as result of loss of employment with respondent and various commitments imposed heavy burden – Authority found respondent issued legitimate Calderbank offer – Found apparent from fact applicant obtained legal aid for challenging determination that applicant’s financial state vulnerable – Applicant to pay $5,000 contribution to respondent’s costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($5,000) ; Disbursements in favour of respondent ($277.20)(travel) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections v Tawhiwhirangi (No 2) [2008] ERNZ 73;Diver v Geo Boyes Ltd unreported, Penlington J, 20 May 1998, CP 58/93;PBO Ltd v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Christchurch_122.pdf [pdf 15 KB] |